The Strait of Hormuz remains at the center of the escalating confrontation between Iran and the United States. Tehran insists that normal maritime traffic will not resume until Washington meets its conditions.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolution Guard says its attacks on American military installations in Bahrain were retaliation for a US strike on a telecommunications tower in southern Iran.
Washington continues its naval blockade and economic pressure, while diplomatic efforts remain stalled over sanctions, security guarantees and the nuclear issue.
So, is the region heading towards another military escalation, or can the current confrontation pave the way for a political settlement? What is Iran seeking to achieve through its position on Hormuz and retaliatory strikes on US bases? These are the questions at the heart of this edition of Spotlight.
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